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Vibe's take
Social, calculating, interactive, elegant
Who it's for
Groups of 4-5 who enjoy reading opponents and making bold bids. One of the best auction games ever designed.
Not for you if…
Not for players who dislike bidding or games with minimal theme. Math-averse players may struggle with valuation.
3–5 players
7.3/10BGG #220(25k ratings)· 1992
About this game
Reiner Knizia's classic auction game about buying and selling paintings. Five different auction types keep every round fresh as players try to manipulate artist values — buy low when nobody's watching, sell high when the market peaks.
Quick specs
👥Players3–5
⏱Duration45 min
👶Age10+
🧠Complexity
Five auction typesKnizia classicMarket manipulationPure interaction
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